Catching God's Attention

What are the negative things we do that attract God's attention?

In Mark 12 we see two such examples, one negative and one positive. In verses 38-40 the actions and attitudes of the scribes / teachers of the law have been noticed by Jesus. These  were the people who studied God's Word and taught others, similar to the pastors and clergy today.

You would think their study and religious activities would make them more holy and godly however they were merely outwardly religious and far from God. They liked to be noticed and greeted as important people. They expected to seat in the places of honour at functions; yet at the same time they were abusing their position to rob the poor and defenceless. They were pious in their prayers but it was all for show.

Jesus took notice of these people for all the wrong reasons and He said that they would be punished most severely.  We need to take care that we are not like these scribes; hearers but not doers. 

As believers we need not only know about God but also to live out His Word in our lives. We are not to lord it over others but to be the servant to all.